Late 19th Century Japanese Indigo Dyed Shishimai Cloth (6) accessories The detailing of the brass

The detailing of the brass is magnificent

The dimensions are as follows: H - 27cm  L - 15cm W - 15cm

and due to the age it has unfortunately lost its partner

The kettle has a heavy

and they both would make stunning pieces of art

Late 19th Century Japanese Indigo Dyed Shishimai Cloth (6) accessories The detailing of the brassOriginating in the Yamagata Prefecture, this fragment of Shishi maku cloth dates to the late Edo period. This indigo dyed fabric is hand woven using hemp, and showcases intricate tsutsugaki resist patterns. Originally, this beautiful textile would have been used in a traditional Japanese folk performance known as Shishimai (lion dance). It is believed that this dance wards off evil spirits and acts as a form of prayer for prosperity. The evidence of